A tree or shrub, flourishing in different parts of the world. The common box (Buxus sempervirens) has two varieties, one of which, the dwarf box (B. suffruticosa), is much used for borders in gardens. The wood of the tree varieties, being very hard and smooth, is extensively used in the arts, as by turners, engravers, mathematical instrument makers, etc.

Demonstrative determiners example

Shona

English

bhokisi iri

this box

bhokisi iro

that box

Possessive pronouns example

Shona

English

bhokisi rangu

my box

bhokisi rako

your box (singular)

bhokisi renyu

your box (plural)

bhokisi rake

his/her box

bhokisi redu

our box

bhokisi racho

its box

bhokisi ravo

their box

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